Balgownie Bendigo Restaurant, Cellar Door and deck offers contemporary regional dining, seasonal local produce, award winning wine, and breathtaking views.
Join Chef Neal Gregory and his team for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a Cellar Door food menu available for in between times.
Whether you’re a local, just visiting or spending a night or two with us, we look forward to welcoming you to a dining experience at Balgownie Bendigo.
Private dining and function spaces are available for group bookings via our events team.
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View our current menus below.
SUMMER MENU
Set menu offered, 2-course $75pp & 3-course $85pp
Wild & Tamed Sourdough
Freshly Shucked Oysters, finger lime dressing (df, nf) $5 each / $55 dozen
Tasting plate selection of Salt Kitchen meats, terrine, pâte, mt zero olives $40
ENTREESApplewood smoked salmon, dill emulsion, Yarra Valley caviar (gf, nf)
Pan seared scallops, Jerusalem artichoke puree and celeriac remoulade, truffle oil and crispy kale (gf, nf)
Burrata, San Danielle prosciutto confit tomatoes, basil (gf, nf)
Roasted beetroot and pistachio, champagne dressing, beetroot gel and baby herbs(v, gf, nf)
MAINPotato gnocchi, confit garlic, tomato and basil fondue, goat’s fetta (v, nf)
Market fish, wild rocket, caponata and chimichurri (gf, nf, df)
Marble score 2 + beef strip loin, kipfler potatoes wild mushroom and onion puree red wine jus (gf, nf)
Spiced and roasted pork belly, pickled red cabbage, peach salsa and cherry jus (gf, nf, df)
Aylesbury duck breast, wild grain salad, fig & plum compote, and pomegranate jus (gf, nf, df)
Smoked paprika roasted cauliflower steak, pearl cous cous, salted walnut and caper salsa (v, df)
SIDESFrench fries, aioli $9
Mixed leaf salad, picked shallots, garden goodies $9
Green Beans, smoked almonds, preserved lemon $9
Roasted Mushrooms, toasted hazelnuts, tarragon $9
Potato mash, white truffle oil $9
DESSERTSalted Belgian chocolate tart with fresh berries and yogurt sorbet (nf, gf)
Vanilla creme Brulee with cinnamon honey madeleines (nf)
Kaffir lime cheesecake mousse, mandarin, passionfruit, and Vietnamese mint salad peach sorbet
Selection of locally made sorbets (nf, df, gf, v)
Victorian Cheese Selection, quince paste, wild figs, apple, wholemeal Lavosh
Dietaries: v – vegetarian, df – dairy free, gf – gluten free, nf – nut free. Whilst dietary requirements are catered for, we do not guarantee a strict nut or gluten free kitchen.
Menu is subject to change without prior notice. Public holidays incur 15% surcharge. No Split Bills.
Local Olives $10
Smoked Almonds $10
Bread, 180g local crusty sourdough cob loaf, Balgownie butter $6
Freshly shucked natural oysters, finger lime dressing $5ea / Doz $55
Steak Frites $35
Marble score 2+ strip loin, French fries, Bearnaise
Twice Baked Cheese Souffle $30
Roasted pear & frissee salad, salted walnuts and Chardonnay dressing
House-made Potato Gnocchi $30
Roast garlic & tomato fondue, olives and goat’s feta
Market Fish $35
Mediterranean salad, chimichurri
Roast Cauliflower Steak $30
With smoked paprika crust, puree & walnut caper salsa
Ploughman’s Lunch $30
Selection of cured meats, cheeses, pickles, salad & cob loaf
SIDES
French Fries with roasted garlic aioli $12
House Salad $12
Truffle infused mash potato $12
Green Beans, Smoked Almonds, Preserved Lemon $12
Beetroot & Wild Grain Salad $12
DESSERT
Chocolate & Hazelnut Tart $20
fresh seasonal berries and yoghurt sorbet
Vanilla bean Crème Brulee $20
with honeyed madelines
Mango Pannacotta $20
with blueberry gel & toasted pistachio
SHARE
Salt Kitchen Charcuterie Board for 2 $55
Selection of cured meats, terrine, pate, Mt Zero Olives & toasted sourdough
Victorian Cheese Board for 2 $45
King River Gold Milawa Blue, Maffra, Cheddar, quince paste, wild figs, apple, grapes, lavosh and crackers
Picnic Box for 4 $125
Salt Kitchen charcuterie board & Victorian cheese board, bottle of Black Label wine or Premium Cuvee
Goulburn River Hot Smoked Trout for 2 $45
With pearl cous cous salad and caper aoli
BREAKFAST MENU
Breakfast menu available 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Egg & Bacon Roll $22
Crusty sourdough cob, grilled bacon, fried egg, tomato relish
Bircher Muesli Bowl $22
Old-fashion oats, Harcourt apple yoghurt, toasted nuts, seed and Coconut (v)
Smashed Avocado $28
Poached eggs, avocado, dukkha, preserved lemon, goat’s cheese (v)
Benedict $26
Grilled bacon or smoked salmon, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and potato rosti
Atlantic $28
Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, chives, spinach, sourdough toast
Mushroom Omelette $28
Roasted mushrooms, chives, gruyere cheese, white truffle oil (v)
Crusty sourdough toast 2pcs $12
Meander valley cultured butter & a preserve (vegemite, honey or house made seasonal preserve) (v)
Extras $5ea
Avocado, smoked salmon, bacon eggs, sourdough toast, potato rosti
1/2 serve bacon & egg $12
1/2 serve Poached eggs on toast $10
HOT BEVERAGESMerchant Coffee Roasters (Mansfield) $5
Latte, Cappuccino, Flat White, Espresso, Long Black, Macchiato, Mocha
Hot Chocolate $5
Chai Latte $5
Chamellia Speciality Tea $5
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Chamomile, Peppermint, Chai Masala, Lemongrass, Gunpowder Green
WATERSPurezza Chilled (per person, bottomless) $3.50
Purezza Sparkling (per person, bottomless) $3.50
SOFT DRINKSCoke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite $5
Juice Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry $5
Harcourt Sparkling Apple Juice $8
Hepburn Sparkling Ginger Beer (300ml) $8
Hepburn Sparkling Lemon (300ml) $8
BUBBLES AND COCKTAILSNV Premium Cuvee Brut $14
Balgownie Peach Bellini $20
Balgownie Premium Cuvee topped with Peach Schnapps and peach puree
Balgownie Kir Royale $20
Balgownie Premium Cuvee topped with crème de cassis
Download available soon.
Breakfast
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (7 days)
Lunch
Restaurant
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (7 days)
Last food orders by 1:30 PM
Dinner
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (6 days)
(closed Wednesdays)
Last food orders by 9:30 PM
Public holidays incur a 15% surcharge
Sorry no split bills
Book a table
Up to 20% off dining for wine club members (max 2 people) – bookings required.
For group bookings (more than 12 seated guests), please contact our events team eventsbendigo@balgownie.com.
(03) 5449 6222
Up to 15% off exclusive Balgownie Wine Gift Packs online, including our Christmas Gift Pack, ready for Summer sipping.
-No further discounts for wine club members
-Shipping is extra
Book a Romantic Getaway to Balgownie Bendigo with our latest accommodation package (for stays in February 2023):
-Overnight accommodation for two
-Breakfast for two at our onsite Restaurant
-Bottle of Balgownie Estate Sparkling Cuvee, and rose petals scattered across your bed for your arrival
Package starting from $299 midweek for a Bell Glamping Tent.
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Offer available for stays in February 2023.
Wine club discount not available with this package.
Combine a glamping adventure at Balgownie Bendigo with a boutique luxury Murray river cruise experience aboard the iconic PS Emmylou, the world’s only wood-fired cruising paddle steamer. Various packages available. More info at https://psemmyloucruises.com/luxury-glamping-victoria-stay-cruise-psemmylou
4-Night Package
Stay at Balgownie Estate (1-nights) and Experience Cruise aboard PS Emmylou (3-night).
5-Night Package
Stay at Balgownie Estate (2-nights) and Discovery Cruise aboard PS Emmylou (3-nights).
Every Balgonwnie stay includes:
Complimentary wine tasting and 10% off Cellar Door purchases
Free onsite parking
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Stay the night and enjoy the full winery experience. Cooked breakfast, $100 Restaurant Credit and one bottle of Black Label Cabernet Merlot.
One night’s accommodation for two people in a glamping tent or Hermitage House room.
Cooked breakfast for two
$100 Restaurant Credit to use at Balgownie Estate Bendigo
One bottle of Black Label Cabernet Merlot.
Complimentary wine tasting and 10% off Cellar Door purchases.
Every Balgonwnie stay includes:
Complimentary wine tasting and 10% off Cellar Door purchases
Free onsite parking
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 14 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 14 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 15 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Escape anytime to a luxury glamping or Hermitage house room stay in Bendigo. Overnight accommodation for two including cooked breakfast.
One night’s accommodation for two people in a glamping tent or Hermitage House room
Cooked breakfast for two
Every Balgonwnie stay includes:
Complimentary wine tasting and 10% off Cellar Door purchases
Free onsite parking
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Book an Autumn escape at Balgownie Yarra Valley with our latest accommodation package:
-Overnight accommodation
-Breakfast for two in our onsite Restaurant
-A bottle of 2020 Black Label Shiraz and a cheese platter
Available for travel between 1st March 2023 and 31st May 2023, seven days a week.
Midweek package pricing starts at $299 for a Bell Tent, $349 for Homestead Deluxe Room, $399 for Safari Tent.
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided 7 days prior to your arrival.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Offer available for stays March 1 – May 31, 2023.
Wine club discount not available with this offer.
An event at Balgownie Estate promises exceptional food and wine in the heart of Bendigo wine country.
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